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  • How To Deal With Tandem Parking

    For whatever reason, some apartment complexes have decided that tandem parking is the best way to provide multiple spots for one apartment. Maybe the management thinks anyone sharing an apartment must be such good friends that they will have no problem sharing a spot, but even the best of friends will have different schedules and need different parking priorities. If you and your apartment mates find yourself in this situation, there are ways to prevent one car getting stuck behind another -- but you also need to be aware that towing may be necessary.
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  • Commonly Encountered Automotive Body Issues

    Many different types of damage can occur to your car's exterior. This can make it necessary for individuals to have at least a basic understanding when it concerns repairing many of the more common issues that can arise with their vehicle's exterior. What Can Be Done For Rust Or Corrosion? Corrosion on the body of the vehicle is one issue that is extremely common. This is particularly prevalent for those with older vehicles, as the coating that protects the vehicle's body and paint from rust may degrade over the years.
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  • 3 Useful Tips to Remember When Choosing a Car Locksmith

    After getting locked out of your vehicle, you may not know what to do. Fortunately, locksmiths are waiting for times like these and can quickly and safely get you back in your vehicle. However, to ensure your experience working with one of these professionals goes smoothly, remember these tips when choosing one. Assess Their Specialty  Not all locksmiths possess the same skills. Some are more competent at dealing with residential home locks, while others deal with automotive locks on a regular basis.
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  • How To Avoid Locking Your Keys In Your Car

    Locking your keys in your car is annoying, but it's even more annoying if you keep doing it. You're human, so a mistake once in a while is understandable. But if you do this again and again, you need a strategy for not doing it ever again. Breaking habits can be tough, and chances are it's a habit that's putting you in this position. But it can be done. First, a Safety Issue 
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  • Make Sure To Check These Areas After Your Car Is Towed To The Junkyard

    It's a surreal experience to be in a car accident in which your vehicle is damaged to the point that your insurance company will write it off. Provided that you're not injured, you may find yourself riding with a towing service driver from a place like Whistler Towing & Truck Repair, Inc. as he hauls your vehicle to a junkyard or other similar area. You'll have a bit of time to go through your car and remove any personal effects before the vehicle is disposed of.
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  • Five Items You'll Need In Your Roadside Emergency Kit

    To prepare for roadside emergencies, you'll want to put together a  standard survival kit containing water, blankets, and food. You will also want to have a cold weather kit with an ice scraper, snow shoes, etc. For more mundane emergencies, you'll need a basic roadside emergency kit as well. Here are five items you'll need to bring if you want to be able to extricate yourself from typical roadside emergencies.
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  • Tips For Dealing With A Motorcycle Breakdown

    The idea of getting together with some other motorcycle enthusiasts, plotting a route, and hitting the open road is an ideal way to spend some time during the summer. Whether you're traveling to a certain destination for a few days or taking a long round trip around your state, the last thing you want to deal with is a motorcycle breakdown. However, it's always worthwhile to have a plan for what you'll do in this situation.
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  • Top Reasons To Invest In An Emergency Roadside Assistance Membership

    If you do not have an emergency roadside assistance membership, you might want to consider the benefits of having one. To help you do that, you will want to check out the following points. Receive Some Free Towing Whether you will need your vehicle towed from your home or the side of the road, you can call your emergency roadside assistance membership to have a tow truck sent out to you.
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  • Time For Vacation? 3 Tips That Will Help You Prepare For Roadside Emergencies

    Summer is almost here. Time to start planning for family vacations. If your vacations are going to include road trips, you need to do some additional planning for emergencies. This is particularly true if you have young children. If your car breaks down while you're on vacation, you may be stuck on the side of the road while you wait for assistance. Depending on where you are when you break down, you could be waiting for several hours, especially if your phone isn't getting good enough reception to call for assistance right away.
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